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What Is A Non-Invasive Vascular Lab? When patients hear the term, “lab” they frequently think of a place where blood is drawn and perhaps, a place where painful tests are done. A ‘vascular lab” or “non-invasive lab” is a bit different. It is a place where specialized vascular ultrasound exams are performed to diagnose a wide range of conditions. These tests are painless, yet they provide invaluable information regarding the health of your vascular system. Why Choose Nevada Vein and Vascular for your Vascular Testing? Did you know that you have a choice when it comes to where your diagnostic te ..read more

There are four main vessels that provide blood supply to the brain. The vertebral arteries travel within the cervical spine in the back of the neck and enter the skull to feed the brain. The parts of the brain supplied by the vertebral arteries are responsible for a wide range of bodily functions, many of which are not under conscious control. The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels, one on each side of the neck, within the soft tissues. If you feel a pulse in your neck, it is the carotid artery. These arteries begin in the chest as a single common carotid artery and then branch in th ..read more

What is peripheral artery disease? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) refers to blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the legs and can potentially be a serious problem. Over time, arteries may harden and narrow due to the effects of smoking, accumulating cholesterol, or from long-standing diabetes. When narrowed blood vessels restrict blood flow enough, symptoms develop. What are the signs I have lower extremity arterial disease? Symptoms of PAD vary depending on the severity and location of the blockage. The most common symptom patients’ feel is aching or cramping pain the calves when walki ..read more

When plaque builds in the carotid artery this can lead to a patient having a stroke. There is risk if the carotid artery is more than 70 percent blocked. A carotid endarterectomy can be performed to remove the plaque and restore normal blood flow. How is a carotid endarterectomy done? In this procedure, the patient is put under general anesthesia. The procedure usually takes about two hours. The procedure starts by making an incision in the neck to expose the carotid artery then clamps are placed on the artery, on each side of the blockage. This temporarily stops the blood flow. A shunt is pl ..read more

Your veins are the highways delivering de-oxygenated blood back to the heart. There are one-way highways with valves to prevent backflow. In the legs, the veins have to fight an uphill battle the entire way. The muscles in your feet and calves help out by contracting with every step you take, helping to push the blood up through the veins. When the vein walls weaken with age and when the backflow valves start to leak and allow backflow, the blood can pool in the veins. This happens in a condition called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI can lead to varicose veins, swelling in the legs a ..read more

Our arteries are the superhighways that carry oxygenated blood to every inch of the body, from the brain to the toes. We all begin our path with clean arteries. Their walls are smooth and the blood flows through them without any impedance. But as we become adults, our arteries can begin to narrow thanks to the buildup of plaque on the arterial walls. This makes it harder for the blood to move through the arteries, and it can even lead to full blockage. Clogged arteries greatly increase the likelihood of heart attacks, stroke, and even death. The question is —why does this happen? Since we deal ..read more

Most of us live in Reno and the surrounding areas because of all the outdoor fun that is so close at hand. Hiking, biking, golfing, camping, swimming up at Tahoe. It seems we’re always in shorts, a sundress, or a swimsuit. Winter is no different, with trips up to Incline Village or Alpine Meadows, just maybe not doing so in a sundress! But this winter, you should also schedule a stop at Nevada Vein and Vascular to let us get rid of those spider veins coursing about on your legs. Our winters aren’t even relatable to those in Milwaukee or Chicago, but we’re still covering up. That makes winter ..read more

Do you know you have a blood vessel in your body that’s about the size of a typical garden hose? Yes, the aorta is a big blood vessel. It has to be because it is the highway for carrying blood from the heart to the head, arms, and down through the pelvis to the legs. In some people the portion of the aorta that runs through the abdomen weakens, allowing the aorta walls to extend like a balloon. This is known as an abdominal aortic aneurysm. At Nevada Vein and Vascular, we diagnose and use surgery to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. What causes an abdominal aortic aneurysm to form? Causes for ..read more

Since we’re all about veins and the vascular network that runs through our bodies, this month let’s get serious about coronary artery disease, colloquially known as heart disease. Here are some facts and risk factors. In the U.S. heart disease is responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths, around 610,000 people annually. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year about 735,000 have a heart attack, 210,000 of those are repeat heart attacks. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off. Cells in the heart muscle that do not receive enough oxyge ..read more